Has anyone thought of leaving recruiting for a tech role themselves? I was actually approached about this today. Crazy idea? Comp would increase ~25k and it would offer a little more job security, plus a new-ish area of work which could be interesting. Thoughts?

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I have considered but I’m already doing non-recruitment work. I know some recruiters that are considering becoming software engineers.

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Would love to change industries but the stress level is much higher and I’m not sure I want to do a boot camp to “maybe” be exceptional in another role. Comp would increase significantly obviously.

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I would LOVE get out of recruiting! Go for it!

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Go for it!

Yes. I did and got laid off along with other tech engineers

With or without experience in a technical role? Man, I’d love that!!!! Average entry is at least 80-90k.

I had thought about moving into a Tech PM role but I’m glad I didn’t. I’m currently in-house and make more than 90% of the Senior Engineering Managers. I would not be anywhere near this comp if I had switched.

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